Laurie McCarthy Schutt Joins BCWF Board

	Laurie McCarthy Schutt

Laurie McCarthy Schutt of Doylestown, a media and public relations specialist, recently was elected to the Bucks County Women���s Fund Board of Directors.

A seasoned professional with expertise in strategic communications and marketing, Laurie McCarthy Schutt brings considerable skills to the Fund.

Laurie is dedicated to helping women and girls and is enthusiastic about becoming involved with BCWF. "The Bucks County Women���s Fund has tremendous potential as a vehicle for improving the lives of females in our county. I see potential not only as a source of funding for other organizations but also as a bridge-builder and catalyst for change," she said.

Kathleen Welsh Beveridge, BCWF executive director, says Laurie���s expertise and energy will help strengthen the organization. "At the core of successful fundraising and development is the ability to communicate a vision and emotionally and intellectually connect with potential donors. These are the types of skills Laurie McCarthy Schutt has honed over her years in sales, marketing and business development, and we are thrilled to have her on our board," Beveridge said.

Laurie is consultant to Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network, where she has earned recognition for her work to increase the visibility and credibility of this 900-bed hospital system. She also is involved in the start up of the Catherine Boulay Foundation, a nonprofit created to support patients and families in their journey through cancer, and has worked with a broad range of industries and organizations over the years.

She attended Hunter College and is a CUNY-BA program graduate of the City University of New York. Over her career, Laurie has won numerous awards for technical journalism and leadership in sales and marketing.

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